Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Her Majesty's 60 year reign in video

Relive the momentous events in the 60-year reign of Britain's 63rd monarch,
from the Queen's coronation and her tribute on the death of Princess Diana,
to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

9:00AM BST 01 Jun 2012

1953

The Queen acceded to the throne on February 6 1952 when her father, King George VI died, but it wasn't until many months later than she was crowned.

On June 2 1953, the Queen was crowned in front of guests in Westminster Abbey.

The coronation ceremony involved the Queen undertaking her Coronation Oath, being annointed, blessed and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, receiving the orb and sceptres and finally having the crown placed on her head.

1977

The Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee with a carriage procession to St Paul's Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving.

The Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977 was marked by celebrations of every level in the UK and Commonwealth.

She undertook a tour of the UK and many of the countries of the Commonwealth, supposedly because she wanted to meet as many of her people as possible.

On Tuesday 7 June 1977, huge crowds saw the Queen drive in the Gold State Coach to St Paul's Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving attended by former Prime Ministers and heads of state of the Commonwealth countries.

Prince Charlesand Lady Diana Spencer's wedding attracted a crowd of around 600,000 on the streets of London to watch the ceremony and post-wedding procession.

Princess Diana, as she became, wore an ivory taffeta and antique lace dress designed by Emmanuel.

The train of her dress was 25ft (7.62m).

The 32-year-old Prince Charles was dressed in the full dress uniform of a naval commander.

1992

In her "annus horribilis" speech, the Queen said she would not look back at 1992 with "undiluted pleasure". The year marked the break-up of two royal family marriages, one divorce and the fire at Windsor Castle.

Giving a speech at the Guildhall to mark the 40th anniversary of her Accession, the Queen referred to 1992 as an "annus horribilis", meaning a "horrible year".

The year had seen the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana as well as Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. Princess Anne's divorce from Mark Phillips had also become official in 1992.

The royal family had also suffered a devastating fire at Windsor Castle.

1997

The day before Princess Diana's funeral, the Queen paid tribute to an "exceptional and gifted human being."

Princess Diana died on August 31 1997 in a car crash in Paris. Following her death, the Queen made a televised broadcast to the nation on September 5 paying tribute to the late Princess.

In the broadcast the Queen described Diana as an "exceptional and gifted human being."

The Queen added: "In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness."

Princess Diana's funeral took place the day after the Queen's tribute.

2002

The royal family attend the funeral of the Queen Mother who died at the age of 101. Nine members of the royal family processed behind the coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service.

More than one million people turned out to line the funeral route in London and watch the Queen Mother's coffin being taken to Westminster Abbey for the funeral.

Nine members of the royal family, including Prince Charlesand Prince William, slowly walked behind the coffin which was mounted on the same gun carriage used for her husband George VI's funeral 60 years ago.

The Queen Mother died on March 30 2002.

2002

The Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee with celebrations all over the country and a balcony appearance with members of her family at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 2002 with tours around the UK and some Commonwealth countries as well a National Service of Thanksgiving in St Paul's Cathedral.

The culmination of the celebrations came with a royal family balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace followed by a RAF fly-past.

2011

Prince William and Kate Middleton marry in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony is watched by 2,000 friends, family and dignitaries inside the Abbey and an estimated 2 billion people around the world.